is a Japanese singer, songwriter and model from Fukuoka. He was previously a member of the funk band Modio and signed with Miya Terrace in 2017 as a solo artist, releasing his debut studio album, Blue. Mukai has collaborated with a range of artists including Sik-K, Jevon, M-Flo, and Minmi.
Music career
In 2010, Mukai moved to Tokyo from his hometown, Fukuoka to pursue his musical career as a singer. He started singing as a member of a funk band, Modio. In November 2011, he withdrew from the band and determined to start his career as a solo singer.
Mukai released his song "Kimi ni Kiss shite" on 22 October, on SoundCloud. The song was well-received online and he continued to post some songs of his.
On 7 June 2015, he started to write a blog on the website of one of the most famous Japanese men's fashion magazine, Men's Fudge.
On 30 March 2016, he released his first EP Pool, which features six songs he had posted on his SoundCloud page.
On 26 October 2016, he released "Slow Down" as the lead single from his second EP 24. The song is known for sampling Jeremih's "Oui".
On 19 November 2016, he released his second EP 24.
In July 2017, he announced that he'd perform at the Summer Sonic Festival 2017.
Discography Albums Studio albums
Title Album details Peak chart positionsJPNBillboardJPNOricon BlueReleased: 29 November 2017 Labels: Toy's Factory Formats: CD, digital download 55 70 PureReleased: 14 November 2018 Labels: Toy's Factory Formats: CD, CD+DVD, digital download 26 47 SavageReleased: 18 September 2019 Labels: Toy's Factory Formats: CD, CD+DVD, digital download 41 39 ColorlessReleased: 21 April 2021 Labels: Toy's Factory Formats: CD, CD+DVD, digital download 39 50 AntidoteReleased: 11 May 2022 Labels: Toy's Factory Formats: CD, CD+DVD, digital download TBA 42
Compilation albums Title Album details Peak chart positionsJPNBillboardJPNDig. The LastReleased: 25 October 2023 Labels: Toy's Factory Formats: digital download — —
Live albums Title Album details Peak chart positionsJPNBillboardJPNDig. Savage Tour 2019Released: 17 June 2020 Labels: Toy's Factory Formats: digital download 49 14
Extended plays Title Album details Peak chart positionsJPNJPNDig. Pool Released: 30 March 2016 Label: ILLXXX Format: CD — — 24 Released: 19 November 2016 Label: Miya Terrace Format: Digital download, CD — — Play Released: 23 August 2017 Label: Toy's Factory Format: Digital download, streaming — — Love Released: 27 June 2018 Label: Toy's Factory Format: Digital download, streaming 75 26 27 Released: 19 June 2019 Label: Toy's Factory Format: Digital download, streaming 78 26 Supplement Released: 29 July 2020 Label: Toy's Factory Format: Digital download, streaming — — Doors Released: 22 September 2021 Label: Toy's Factory Format: Digital download, streaming — — Canvas Released: 28 June 2023 Label: Toy's Factory Format: Digital download, streaming — —
Singles As lead artist Title Year Album "Slow Down" 2016 24 "Fly" 2017Blue "Sora"(featuring SALU) "Guerrilla" Green Queen "Siren" 2018Love "Crazy"Pure "Reset" "Pure" "Michi" 2019 Savage "Savage" "Get Loud" 2020 Colorless "Love Is Life" 2021 "Baby Cakes"
As featured artist Title Year Album "Great Yard"(starRo featuring Taichi Mukai)2017 Blue "Message"(Monster Rion featuring Taichi Mukai) Message (YonYon featuring Taichi Mukai) "Slave of Love"(Yousa and Taar featuring Taichi Mukai and Minmi)2018 Modern Disco Tours "Promises"(with Jevon)rowspan="2" "Rendezvous" "Weather"(LightHouse featuring Taichi Mukai) rowspan="2" "2nite" 2019 "Groovin' in the Sunshine" Wonderful Tomorrow "Tell Me Tell Me"(m-flo loves Sik-K & eill, Taichi Mukai)2020 rowspan="2" "Trigger"
Promotional singles Title Year Album "Kimi ni Kiss Shite" 2012 Blue "Echo" 2013 rowspan="2" "Everything" "This Is Me" 2014 Pool "Pool" "Wonderland" "Rescue Me" "Rise" "Zen" 2016 Play "Yellow" 2017 "Can't Wait Anymore" Blue "Rock Wit'cha" 2018 "I Like It" 2019 27 "ICBU" Savage "Colorless" 2021 Colorless
Other appearance Title Year Other artist(s) Album "Hajimari no Machi"(Soul Feeling Mix)2017 Hiroya Ozaki Let Freedom Ring "Good Time" Mop of Head Aspiration "Don't Give Up on Love" Pa's Lam System Whatever "Highway Records"2019 She Is Summer and Simon Miracle Food "I Believe" Another Voice: Full of Harmony Tribute Album "Now & Forever" 2020 Shingo Katori and Sonpub 20200101 "Beautiful" 2021 Ken the 390 and Sky-Hi En Route
References
External links
at label Toy's Factory